Maintenance Operative

NHS; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hawkesley seeks a skilled Maintenance Operative to provide maintenance support at Cygnet Wast Hills in Birmingham. Responsibilities include various repair and maintenance tasks, emergency repairs, and compliance with safety practices. Ideal candidates must have experience in maintenance, hold a valid driving license, and be able to communicate effectively. This role offers a full-time position with committed career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information.
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service.
• Carry out tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work.
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits and fire emergency lights.

Skills

Maintenance and repair service

Basic joinery

Plumbing

Painting

General building work

Communication skills

DIY skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Operative with a passion for making a difference to others. You will be working 40 hours per week, 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, at Cygnet Wast Hills in Kings Norton, Birmingham. Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can also support individuals who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those with complex behaviours or significant difficulties with social engagement. We accept emergency referrals and the team is experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure a smooth transition for the individual.

Job responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
• Maintain plant, services & vehicles in working order
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & potential hazards
• Travel to other sites & on occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. We have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to steadily make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Why Cygnet?

Why Cygnet? We offer strong career progression opportunities, expert supervision & support, cycle to work scheme & employee discounts.

You are

• Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.